Pharmacy Tech PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Pharmacy Tech to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services in the hospital. The role prepares and processes medication under pharmacist supervision, checks nursing units for proper medication storage, and repackages and labels medications. It orders, stocks, and transports pharmaceutical supplies according to pharmacy policies and procedures. The technician responds courteously and collaboratively to patients, families, visitors, and employees, performs mathematical calculations needed for compounding, and works as a team member throughout the facility. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible.
Moderate proficiency using a computer keyboard or terminal.
Ability to use a 10-key electronic calculator by touch.
Typing speed of 20–30 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Responsibilities

Procure and distribute medication orders at a pharmacist’s request or according to a prearranged work assignment.
Maintain adequate Omnicell medication stock throughout the hospital.
Accurately prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile products.
Rotate medication stock and remove items approaching expiration as appropriate.
Procure controlled substances while maintaining balanced inventory.
Assist with answering the phone and direct calls or communications to the pharmacist.
Check nursing units for proper medication storage.
Repackage and label medications.
Order, stock, and transport pharmaceutical supplies according to pharmacy policy and procedure.
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role and continually demonstrate competency in job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.